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SE Louisiana defeats Lamar 60-52
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
HAMMOND, La. (AP) — Jeremy Elyzee and Jalen Forrest scored nine points apiece in Southeastern Louisiana’s 60-52 victory against Lamar on Monday. Elyzee also contributed five rebounds and Forrest made 2 of 3 from the field and 4 for 6 from the free-throw line. Etim Ubong-Abasi shot 4 of 5 from the field to finish ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fox’s 18 lead Yale past Brown 70-53
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Riley Fox had 18 points in Yale’s 70-53 win against Brown on Monday. Fox shot 8 for 11, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc for the Bulldogs (12-2, 1-0 Ivy League). Samson Aletan scored 13 points while shooting 5 of 7 from the field and 3 for 6 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sean Durzi scores in OT to give Mammoth 3-2 win over Rangers
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Durzi scored 1:06 into overtime and the Utah Mammoth beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Monday night for their second win in three games. Dylan Guenther and Michael Carcone scored for Utah, and Karel Vejmelka had 22 saves. Vincent Trocheck and Alexis Lafrenière scored goals, and Artemi Panarin and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mirhosseini’s 21 help Arkansas-Pine Bluff defeat Alabama State 90-79
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Alex Mirhosseini scored 21 points as Arkansas-Pine Bluff beat Alabama State 90-79 on Monday. Mirhosseini shot 6 of 16 from the field, including 4 for 10 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the free-throw line for the Golden Lions (5-10, 2-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Ramel Lloyd Jr. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bryce Underwood staying at Michigan for sophomore season under 1st-year coach Kyle Whittingham
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Bryce Underwood is staying at Michigan for his sophomore season to play for first-year coach Kyle Whittingham. Underwood announced his decision Monday night. As the nation’s top-rated recruit, Underwood signed with the Wolverines under former coach Sherrone Moore and became the fourth true freshman to start at quarterback for college ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simons scores 27 points, Pritchard adds 21 as Celtics cruise past Bulls 115-101
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 27 points, Payton Pritchard had 21 and the Boston Celtics held the Chicago Bulls to 33 points in the opening half of a 115-101 victory on Monday night. Neemias Queta added 13 points and 13 rebounds for Boston, which won its fourth straight game and for the eighth time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada nabs world junior bronze; Parekh sets record, apologizes to Flames for comment
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
SAINT PAUL — Zayne Parekh didn’t have much interest in the high-water mark he had just surpassed. Despite registering the most points ever by a Canadian defenceman at a world junior hockey championship, the 19-year-old felt he hadn’t done enough. The Calgary Flames blueliner then closed his tournament with an apology. Parekh had a goal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cade Cunningham has 29 points, 13 assists as Pistons beat Knicks 121-90
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 13 assists as the Detroit Pistons beat the New York Knicks 121-90 on Monday night. It was the first meeting between the teams since May 1, when the Knicks eliminated the Pistons 116-113 in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series. Detroit’s win in Game 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tariq Francis scores 30, Rutgers beats Oregon 88-85 in overtime
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Tariq Francis made 10 of 16 from the field, hit 10 of 11 from the free-throw line, and scored 30 points to help Rutgers beat Oregon 88-85 in overtime on Monday night. Darren Buchanan Jr. hit a corner 3-pointer and threw down a two-hand dunk before Francis made a jumper that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Herbert and his broken hand lead Chargers into playoffs against Patriots
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert and his broken left hand are rested and ready to lead the Los Angeles Chargers into the playoffs, where they haven’t won a game since the 2018 season. Herbert and several other regulars sat out the Bolts’ 19-3 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday. In Herbert’s case, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Missing playoffs, Lions fall short of expectations and preseason predictions for Campbell’s team
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — By missing the NFL playoffs, the Detroit Lions did not meet their expectations or preseason predictions. Detroit’s disappointing season ended with a 19-16 win against the NFC North champion Chicago Bears on the road Sunday, sweeping a series that showed what Dan Campbell’s team was capable of during an uneven ... Read More »
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